Holmes had three options to pursue: a free agent deal, which didn't happen; a return to the NRL with the North Queensland Cowboys or being allocated to an AFC East team under the IPPP. There were rumours that Holmes was considering a return to the NRL amid homesickness but, on the back of his strong showing at his pro day, plenty of pundits reckon he's in with a shot at making in the NFL. Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. “There would be teams deadset interested. Nine News will have an EXCLUSIVE interview with Holmes tonight at 6pm, recorded just minutes after he was given the news. Holmes is waiting for a call to be signed as a free agent after perfoming speed and agility drills at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ practice facility in Florida on Tuesday morning (AEDT). Sorry we couldn't find a match for that, please try again, Join the conversation, you are commenting as, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -, Holmes’ plan is a slap in the face for fans, Lee revived Jones, twice, before legend lost fight for life, ‘I’d sob in my trailer’: Jen’s ex reveals messy split, ‘Absolutely freezing’: Winter set to return, Russell Crowe’s ex naked and scared for her nipples, Brett Lee’s desperate efforts to save Jones. Corales Puntacana Resort and Club Championship, Australian wrestlers Peyton Royce and Billie Kay make history at Wrestlemania, Valentine Holmes signs NFL deal with New York Jets: position, pay questions answered. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? Pathway players will join the team’s practice squads but will not be eligible to play games during the 2019 NFL season. At the very least, he will remain a Jet for 12 months, training and travelling with the team as their International player; a kind of apprenticeship. The former Queensland State of Origin and Australian representative has been signed under the international player pathway program in the NFL. There had been reports in recent weeks Holmes was homesick and looking to sign with the North Queensland Cowboys, however there’s no chance of that happening anytime soon. After two months of intense training at IMG alongside NFL veterans and NFL Draft hopefuls Holmes and the six other contenders will showcase their talents to NFL club scouts in March. You can find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out Invalid postcode. If Holmes doesn’t make the 53-man squad, he will have a guaranteed spot on the Jets practice squad as an additional 11th player. This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site. All times AEST (GMT +10). Holmes will be hit with a significant pay cut from his NRL days. Ben Graham (punter) and Hayden Smith (tight end) are other Australians who have played with the Jets. Holmes was one of seven international project players who spend the past three months training at Florida’s IMG Academy hoping to be allocated to one of four AFC East teams. In Round 23 … (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLYSource:AAP. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/7f/f0/valentine-holmes_4g6kg6cx7ozn1hga9m7rozekl.jpg?t=-1482206200&w=500&quality=80, wouldn't be eligible to play in 2019 under the IPPP rules, Valentine Holmes shuts down Jarryd Hayne NFL comparisons, considering a return to the NRL amid homesickness, plenty of pundits reckon he's in with a shot. He has been listed by the team as a "running back/wide receiver/kick returner". Valentine Holmes in the NFL: Why Holmes can succeed where Jarryd Hayne failed. At 22, he’d won a premiership, a World Cup and an Origin series. “He’s never not made a team since he was 16. — Laurie Horesh (@LaurieHoresh) April 8, 2019. Holmes has been training at running back, slot receiver and punt returner in hope his versatility has more appeal to the 32 NFL franchises. On 6 August, he extended his contract with the Sharks from the end of 2015, to the end of 2017. Oops! The ex-Sharks flyer attended the event alongside six other internatonal athletes who are at the end of a 12-week training course as part of the NFL International Player Pathway Program at IMG Academy. Former South Sydney Rabbitohs junior Jordan Mailata entered the program a year ago and was so impressive he was drafted by Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles. According to Randy Lange, who broke the news; The four AFC East teams will carry these overseas players on their rosters through the end of training camp. David Bada: Defensive End, (Germany), Age: 23 Plays in the German Football League’s top division for the Schwabisch Hall Unicorns. While Holmes wouldn't be eligible to play in 2019 under the IPPP rules, it's unlikely he'd be getting close to playing running back anytime soon. Holmes needs to put on up to 10kg and increase his speed if he is to succeed in the NFL, according to Australia’s pioneer in the sport Colin Scotts. The NFL dream just became a reality for Valentine Holmes. “It’s not a money thing. Valentine Holmes of the Sharks runs with the ball during the Round 22 NRL match between the Melbourne Storm and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks at AAMI Park in Melbourne, Sunday, August 12, 2018. “We are over the moon. https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sportal_com_au/d8/3f/valentine-holmes_js7u2vk3igum1k6ec6wyd9ari.jpg?t=-621659495&w=500&quality=80. I’m speechless. Possesses “great athletic ability”. A couple of short years later, he was an Origin and international player. Here’s Valentine Holmes over the 40 yard dash.
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